Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how DBC Aquatics (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit DBCAquatics.com (the “Site”). By using the Site you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
- Email signups. When you request the free Aquarium Survival Checklist or subscribe, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. We also record the page you signed up from, the date/time, a one-way hashed version of your IP address, and your consent.
- Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form and your IP address to help with spam detection.
- Technical data. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools automatically receive standard log data such as browser type, device, and pages visited.
How we use your information
- To send you the free checklist and any emails you signed up for.
- To respond to your questions and provide our content.
- To understand how the Site is used so we can improve it.
- To keep the Site secure and prevent abuse.
Cookies & analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work, remember your preferences, and measure traffic. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; some features may not work without them.
Advertising
We may display advertising through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies at aboutads.info/choices. For more information, see how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Affiliate links
Some links on the Site are affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.
Third-party services
We rely on trusted third parties to operate the Site, which may process limited data on our behalf — for example our website host, our email/newsletter provider, and analytics. These providers have their own privacy policies.
Data retention
We keep subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed or until you ask us to delete it. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and you can withdraw consent or unsubscribe at any time. To make a request, contact us at info@dbcaquatics.com. Depending on your location (for example under GDPR or CCPA), you may have additional rights.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email info@dbcaquatics.com.